Adaptive Belt Buckle System: Advanced Device Securing Tech

Publication ID: 24-11857032_0002_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Belt Buckle System: Advanced Device Securing Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857032_0002_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857032_0002_PTD

This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,032.

Background and Problem Solved

Conventional belt buckles and adjustment systems have limitations in conforming to individual user needs, as seen in the original patent. The new invention addresses this limitation by applying the core technology to novel applications, providing a solution for securing devices in various fields.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a novel application of the original belt buckle system, expanding its use beyond clothing to diverse industries. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the system's potential for adaptation and its implementation in these new fields, providing a solution to the problem of secure and adjustable fastening in various contexts.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include variations in material, design, or functionality to further tailor the system to specific applications. For instance, the system could be integrated with sensors for real-time monitoring or incorporate AI-powered adjustment for optimal performance.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive belt buckle system has significant commercial potential in various industries, including medical device manufacturing, athletic performance tracking, prosthetic limb development, and virtual reality technology. The market for these applications is substantial, with opportunities for partnerships, licensing, and sales.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A44	A44B11/005
A	A41	A41F9/002
A	A41	A41D2200/10

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Mechanical fastening systems, wearable device design, and adaptive securing mechanisms with expertise in biomechanical engineering, sensor integration, and adjustable attachment technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with knowledge of mechanical engineering, understanding of modular fastening systems, experience in adapting mechanical designs across different application domains, and familiarity with sensor integration and body-conforming technologies

Obviousness Rationale

The source patent's belt buckle system with threaded retainers provides a fundamental mechanical framework for adjustable, secure attachment that can be readily translated across multiple technical domains. A PHOSITA would recognize the inherent adaptability of the threaded retainer mechanism as universally applicable to securing devices requiring precise, adjustable tension. The core technical principles of the original belt buckle system - precise mechanical adjustment, secure fastening, and conformability - are directly transferable to medical, athletic, prosthetic, and interactive technology contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Threaded screw mechanism for pivotally securing belt components

PTD Variation

Adapting threaded retainer for medical device attachment

Obviousness Reasoning

Known technique of applying mechanical fastening principles across domains, predictable result of secure attachment with adjustable tension

Source Patent Element

Belt buckle system with adjustable opening for belt insertion

PTD Variation

Securing prosthetic limbs using similar mechanical principles

Obviousness Reasoning

Finite set of solutions for body-conforming attachment, design choice driven by mechanical compatibility

Source Patent Element

Modular components defining insertable opening

PTD Variation

Integrating sensor modules with adjustable mounting system

Obviousness Reasoning

Predictable engineering adaptation, known method of repurposing mechanical fastening technologies

Source Patent Element

Threaded screw with specific dimensional constraints

PTD Variation

Implementing precise tension control for haptic feedback devices

Obviousness Reasoning

Obvious extension of existing mechanical design principles, application of known technical approach

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857032's disclosure of a belt buckle system with threaded retainers, the present publication demonstrates that a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art would find obvious the application of said mechanical fastening principles across diverse technological domains including medical devices, prosthetics, athletic monitoring, and interactive technologies. The variations presented constitute obvious combinations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner without requiring inventive insight beyond the scope of ordinary engineering design.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,032
Title	Belt buckle system with threaded retainers
Assignee(s)	TEAM NexBelt Operating, Inc.